Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016): Difference between revisions - Wikipedia
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| slogan = ''A For You.''
| brand = [[Samsung Galaxy]]
| manufacturer = [[Samsung Electronics]]
| series = [[Samsung Galaxy A series|Galaxy A series]]
| modelnumber = SM-A510x <br /> (Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
| networks = [[2G]], [[3G]] (UMTS/HSPA), [[4G]] (LTE)
| released = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|12|2}}
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| size = 144.8 × 71 × 7.3 <abbr title="inches">mm</abbr>
| weight = 155 g
| operatingsystem = '''Original''': [[Android Lollipop|Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop"]]<br/>'''Current''': [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 7.0 [[Android Nougat|"Nougat"]] Withwith [[TouchWiz]]Samsung Experience 8.0
| soc = Samsung [[Exynos|Exynos 7 Octa]] 7580 [[64-bit]]
| cpu = Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
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| connectivity = <abbr title="Wi-Fi">802.11</abbr> a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot;<br />Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE;<br />[[USB 2.0]] microUSB
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'''Samsung's Galaxy A5 (2016)''' or '''Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 Edition''' is an [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[smartphone]] developed by [[Samsung Electronics]] as part of the [[|Samsung Galaxy A series]].
==Hardware==
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is powered by the [[Exynos]] 7580 (Exynos 7 Octa) [[System on a chip|SoC]] with a 1.6GHz octa-core 64-bit [[Central processing unit|processor]] and Mali T720-MP2 [[Graphics processing unit|graphics processor]]. The smartphone has 2 [[Gigabyte|GB]] [[Random-access memory|RAM]] and 16 GB [[MultiMediaCard|eMMC]] internal storage with support for removable [[SD card|MicroSD]] cards of up to 128 GB.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Galaxy A5 (2016) {{!}} SAMSUNG Italia |url=https://www.samsung.com/it/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a5-black-16gb-sm-a510fzkaitv/ |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Samsung it |language=it-IT}}</ref> The device's MicroSD card allows the insertion of a [[SIM card]], thus it can also be used in [[Dual SIM]] mode.
===Extended hardware details===
====Display====
Technology: Super AMOLED
==== Display ====
Size: 5.2 inches (132mm)
* Technology: [[Super AMOLED]]
Resolution: 1080x1920 ([[1080p|Full HD]])
* Size: 5.2 inches (132mm)
* Resolution: 1080x1920 ([[1080p|Full HD]])
* Color depth: 16M
* Pixel density: 424 PPI
* [[S Pen]] support: No
==== Memory ====
Color depth: 16M
* [[Random-access memory|RAM]]: 2GB
Pixel density: 424 PPI
* [[Read-only memory|ROM]]: 16GB
* External Memory Support (microSD slot): Up to 128GB
==== Sensors ====
S Pen support: No
* [[Accelerometer]], Geomagnetic Sensor, [[Hall effect sensor|Hall Sensor]], [[Proximity sensor|Proximity Sensor]], RGB Light Sensor
====Memory====
[[Random-access memory|RAM]]: 8GB
==== Audio and Video ====
[[Read-only memory|ROM]]: 256GB
* Video Recording Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
External Memory Support (microSD slot): Up to 1 TB
* Video Playing Formats: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
* Video Playing Resolutions: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
* Audio Playing Formats: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
====Sensors Cameras ====
Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor
====Audio= andMain Video(back) camera =====
Video Recording Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
* Single 13 MP CMOS, f/1.9 aperture, flash, auto-focus
Video Playing Formats: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Video Playing Resolutions: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Audio Playing Formats: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
====Cameras====
===== Main (back) camera =====
Single 13 MP CMOS, f/1.9 aperture, flash, auto-focus
===== Front camera =====
Single 5 MP CMOS, f/1.9 aperture, fixed focus
* Single 5 MP CMOS, f/1.9 aperture, fixed focus
====Connectivity====
ANT+: Yes
===== Connectivity =====
USB Version: 2.0
* ANT+: Yes
Location Technologies: [[GPS]], [[GLONASS]]
* USB Version: 2.0
* Location Technologies: [[GPS]], [[GLONASS]]
* Audio Port: 3.5mm audio jack
* [[Mobile High-Definition Link|MHL]]: No
* Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
* Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
* [[Digital Living Network Alliance|DLNA]] Support: No
* NFC: Yes
* [[Bluetooth]] Version: 4.1
* Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP
* PC Sync. Samsung Smart Switch
===== Battery =====
Audio Port: 3.5mm audio jack
* Standard Battery Capacity: 2900m Ah, not removable
[[Mobile High-Definition Link|MHL]]: No
* Fast charging: Yes
* Stated Internet Usage Time (3G): up to 14h
* Stated Internet Usage Time (LTE): up to 14h
* Stated Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi): up to 16h
* Stated Video Playback Time: up to 14h
* Stated Audio Playback Time: up to 75h
* Stated Talk time: up to 16h (3G W-CDMA)
==Design==
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has an aluminum and glass body, unlike [[Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)]], the ''A5 (2016)'' has a larger 5.2-inch display compared to the 5-inch display of predecessor ''Galaxy A5''. The ''A5 (2016)'' display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4, also on the phone's backside.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/04/samsung-galaxy-a5-2016-versus-a5-2015-compare/|title=Comparing the Galaxy A5 (2016) to its predecessor, or: how Samsung will compete in 2016 |date=4 December 2015 |publisher=SamMobile |access-date=2015-12-04}}</ref>
== Comments Made By Users and Reviewers ==
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
The website of [[TechRadar]] describes Samsung Galaxy A5 by pros and cons. The pros and the cons subjected by TechRadar are as followed:
Pros: "Good battery life", "Potent OLED screen", "High-quality build"
Cons: "Fairly pedestrian CPU tech", "No camera OIS", "A little pricey for the hardware"
[[Digital Living Network Alliance|DLNA]] Support: No
TechRadar gave Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 3 stars out of 5 stars.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=xAndrew Wiliams |date=2017-11-23 |title=Samsung Galaxy A5 review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-a5-2017 |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref>
NFC: Yes
[[Bluetooth]] Version: 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP, SAP
PC Sync. Samsung Smart Switch
====Battery====
Standard Battery Capacity: 2900mAh, not removable
Fast charging: Yes
Stated Internet Usage Time (3G): up to 14h
Stated Internet Usage Time (LTE): up to 14h
Stated Internet Usage Time (Wi-Fi): up to 16h
Stated Video Playback Time: up to 14h
Stated Audio Playback Time: up to 75h
Stated Talk time: up to 16h (3G W-CDMA)
==Design==
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has an aluminium and glass body, unlike [[Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)]], the ''A5 (2016)'' has a larger 5.2-inch display compared to the 5-inch display of predecessor ''Galaxy A5''. The ''A5 (2016)''’s display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4, also on the back side of the phone.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/04/samsung-galaxy-a5-2016-versus-a5-2015-compare/|title=Comparing the Galaxy A5 (2016) to its predecessor, or: how Samsung will compete in 2016 |publisher=SamMobile |access-date=2015-12-04}}</ref>
==Software==
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) launched with the [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 5.1.1 [[Android Lollipop|"Lollipop"]] operating system. Samsung has released the [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 6.0.1 [[Android Marshmallow|"Marshmallow"]] update and then [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 7.0 [[Android Nougat|"Nougat"]] update for it. Features of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) include [[Samsung Pay|Samsung Pay (MST)]] capabilities and [[S Voice]] voice recognition technologyphone.
==Availability==
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) was released in [[China]] on 15 December 2015. As of April 2016, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is nowwas available in [[Europe]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.frandroid.com/marques/samsung/336569_prix-disponibilite-samsung-galaxy-a3-a5-a7-2016-europe|title=Les prix et disponibilité des Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 et A7 2016 en Europe (French) |date=19 January 2016 |publisher=FrAndroid |access-date=2016-01-19}}</ref> [[Africa]], [[Latin America]] and [[Asia]].
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* [http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a5_(2016)-7789.php GSMArena]
* [http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-A5-2016-Review_id4161 PhoneArena Review]
* [http://otoxia.com/harga-samsung-galaxy-a5/ Harga Samsung Galaxy A5]
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